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Innovations Acne Care is a unique and complete acne treatment system, built on years of experience and a wide array of safe, clinically proven treatments for both acne and acne-related scars. Because every patient’s skin is different, Innovations Acne Care starts with a free, personal consultation. This approach allows us to design a treatment regimen that will offer the best results for each patient, and gives our patients an opportunity to have a thorough understanding of the recommended treatments and possible outcomes.
Causes of Acne
Acne forms along a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland. Sebaceous glands produce a substance called sebum. The hormonal changes of adolescence increase the size of sebaceous glands and increase sebum production. The following steps lead to the development of acne.
- An overabundance of dead skin cells block hair follicles and cause a buildup of sebum. Sebum combines with the dead skin cells to form a plug of the follicle. The cause of the overabundance of dead skin cells and plugging is unknown.
- A normal facial bacterium known as Propionibacterium causes acne to begins growing excessively in the increased sebum leading to inflammation of the follicle.
- The inflammation leads to a breakdown of the follicle. When the follicle breaks down, the fatty sebum and skin cells erupt to the surface and form a pimple.
- Excess moisture and skin irritation further increase the inflammation.
Prevention of Acne
Prevention of acne requires a step wise treatment plan to reduce the amount of dead skin cells and sebum, preventing the plug from forming.
- Special facial washes help to reduce skin oiliness and sebum production. Washes that contain salicylic acid do the best job. Washes that contain alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA) add to the effect. These acids also help to clean out follicles and begin the exfoliation of dead cells.
- Skin exfoliating scrubs help prevent the buildup of dead skin cells and help prevent the blockage of the hair follicles. Higher concentrations of the acids mentioned above can be added two to three times a week to further remove dead skin cells and decrease sebum production.
- Avoidance of oil based cosmetics helps to prevent acne. Unfortunately, some of the products used to cover pimples actually worsen the problem. The use of mineral cosmetics such as Jane Iredale avoids this problem. Mineral sunblocks can be used by men to cover pimples.
- Avoiding moisture such as perspiration also helps prevent acne. The facial washes and exfoliants above help control excess moisture. Using the acid washes above after exercise or sweating can help. Care must be taken to avoid excessive dryness using OIL-FREE moisturizers.
- Avoiding skin irritation from excess scrubbing, helmets, pads and bras also helps to prevent acne. The use of OIL-FREE moisturizers can also reduce the effects of skin irritation.
Innovations MedSpa provides a complete line of medical grade cosmeceuticals that help in each area of acne treatment. Contact our office (Dallas, Fort Worth, or Grapevine) for a consultation to determine the best treatment plan for you or your loved one.